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KingfisherAnnouncement

31/03/2015 07:10

RNS Number : 9224I
Kingfisher PLC
31 March 2015
Kingfisher plc
(the "Company")
31 March 2015
Directorate Change
In accordance with Listing rule 9.6.14(2), Kingfisher plc today announces that Kevin O'Byrne, an executive director of the Company, is to step down from the Board and leave the business on 15 May 2015. Mr O'Byrne will remain in his current role as CEO for B&Q UK & Ireland until this time allowing a smooth handover of his responsibilities, further details of which will be announced in due course.
Mr O'Byrne joined the Board in September 2008 as Group Finance Director where he played a key role intransforming the Group's cash position during the financial crisis. In 2012 he became Divisional CEO of the Group'sinterestsin Turkey, China, Germany and the UK & Ireland. In 2013 he took full responsibilityfor running B&Q UK & Ireland.
Vronique Laury, Kingfisher's Chief Executive Officer, said: 
"I would like to thank Kevin for his contribution to Kingfisher over the last six years. He has played an important part in the development of the company over that time and I wish him well in the future."
Kevin O'Byrne, CEO B&Q UK & Ireland said: 
"Iwant to thank all the team at Kingfisher and in particular B&Q. It has been a privilege to work with so manypassionate and talented peopleat Kingfisher and B&Q.The team at B&Q have created a stronger business over the last few years and I wish them, and all of Kingfisher, great success in the coming years."

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